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Buck Sylvester

Buck Sylvester, 66, of Oroville, Wash., died on June 11, 2024. Buck was born Nov. 6, 1957, to…

Paving projects will fix cracks in Okanogan County on three Omak-area roads the week of June 17

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Paving project will fix cracks on trio of Omak-area roads in Okanogan County

OMAK – Three roads in Okanogan County will be repaired the week of June 17.

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The Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-In event brings families together and celebrates Father’s Day with a trip in an airplane or helicopter.

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Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-in this weekend

The 34th annual Tonasket Fathers’ Day Fly-in is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.

Tilford Hansen

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Tilford Hansen

Tilford Hansen was born in Tuttle, North Dakota, on Aug, 31, 1930. He died on Sept. 26, 2023.

Gerald “Jerry” Mills

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Gerald ‘Jerry’ E. Mills

Gerald “Jerry” Mills, 83, of Post Falls, Idaho died June 4, 2024. He was born in Chehalis, Wash.…

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Landowners have until June 30 to apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program

Statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered species.

Chris Reykdal
Chris Reykdal

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State superintendent tells WA school districts to ignore Parents Bill of Rights law

A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but SSPI Chris Reykdal is telling school…

Barbara Abrahmse

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Barbara Gail (Holmes) Abrahamse

Barbara Abrahmse, 90, died Dec. 4, 2023, in Tonasket, Wash. She was born Sept. 15, 1933 at Tonasket…

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Washington’s Styrofoam ban goes into effect on Saturday

That container of leftovers from your favorite restaurant may look different starting Saturday…

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Landowners have until June 30 to apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program

The statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered…

North Central Quilts of Valor group awarded three quilts on Sunday, May 26 at Oroville American Legion Post Hodges 84. This occurred along with the Vietnam-era pinning. Pictured are l-r, Terry Rampley and Dean Brazle (seated) and U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (standing to the right behind the table). Brazle is a WW II veteran and the other two served during the Vietnam era. Nominations of active military and veterans are being accepted to receive a quilt.  Contact Patti 509-429-2983 for further information. Submitted Photo/Patti Hill

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Quilts of Honor

Three awarded Quilts of Honor during Vietnam-erapinning in Oroville.

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Tonasket and Oroville to hold graduations this Saturday

Tonasket and Oroville high schools will be holding their commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 1.

Vietnam-era veterans were honored last Sunday by U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse at Oroville American Legion Post 84. Front and center was WWII vet Dean Brazle, who was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his service on Tinian in 1944-45. <em>Marcus Alden/submitted photo </em>

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Vietnam-era veterans honor

Vietnam-era veterans were honored last Sunday by U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse at Oroville American Legion Post 84.